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Mashup Mom is a widely read blogger who combines high-and low-tech strategies from multiple sources to help readers achieve financial objectives. In Point, Click, and Save, she presents the tips and tools you need to "mash up" your own defense against tough economic times.
Point, Click, and Save will help you:
Gain immediate relief from the pain of rising prices on staples like food and fuel
Develop multiple money-making channels on the web
Engage the whole family in the fun of using websites, blogs, and social networks to create Income
Locate hundreds of money-saving coupons, deals, fabulous freebies ...and more!
What are you waiting for? Grab this book and let Mashup Mom be your guide to saving and making money online today!
Acknowledgments ix
About the Blog xi
Introduction xiii
Chapter 1 Let's Get Started 1
My Story 2
Be Frugal-But Don't Be Cheap! 4
Setting Priorities 5
Saving Money Versus Earning Money 8
Getting Your Family on Board 9
Why Online? 11
Get Online 13
Lifelong Strategies 14
Chapter 2 Change the Way You Shop 17
Plan to Save 18
Change the Way You Cook 40
Save and Earn to Help You Stay Home 42
Chapter 3 Get Connected Online 45
Frugality and Deal Blogs 46
Frugality Sites and Newsletters 56
Bargain-Hunting Email Groups 57
Deal Forums 58
Work-at-Home Sites and Communities 60
Social Networking Sites 61
Chapter 4 Get in the Game 65
Save on Groceries 67
Drugstore Savings 71
Stack and Save 74
Where Do You Find These Coupons, Anyway? 87
Give It Away 109
Chapter 5 Get It Online 115
Buy It Online 116
Get Phone Service Online 129
Buy Online, Eat Locally 131
Download or Use It Online 133
Read It Online 134
Listen to It Online 136
Watch It Online 139
Entertain Yourself (and Your Kids) Online 144
Barter Goods and Services Online 147
Find Transportation Options Online 149
Chapter 6 Fantastic Freebies 153
Freebie Sites 154
Word-of-Mouth Marketing Programs 156
Magazine Subscriptions 158
Birthday Freebies 161
Restaurant Freebies 163
Survey Sites 164
Sweepstakes and Giveaways 164
Local Freebie Resources 165
Smoothing Out the Kinks 167
Chapter 7 Make Money at Home 171
eBay, Etsy, and Effortless Online Selling 173
Writing 184
Blogging 186
Mystery Shopping 192
Direct Sales 194
Take Your Savings Skills on the Road 201
Use Your Existing Skills 208
Sort Out the Scams 215
Mash It Up 216
Chapter 8 Make Bonus Income With Your Online Activities 219
Get Paid to Take Surveys 220
Get Paid to Search 224
Get Paid to View Ads-and More 225
Get Paid to Complete Tasks 229
Get Paid to Answer Questions 231
Chapter 9 Organization, Balance, and Planning 235
Organize Your Time 239
Organize Your Finances 247
Focus on Your Future 259
Step Back and See the Process 262
What's Next? 263
Recommended Reading 265
Terms and Abbreviations to Know 269
About the Author 273
Index 275
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Overview
Mashup Mom is a widely read blogger who combines high-and low-tech strategies from multiple sources to help readers achieve financial objectives. In Point, Click, and Save, she presents the tips and tools you need to "mash up" your own defense against tough economic times.
Point, Click, and Save will help you:
Gain immediate relief from the ...